Jose Aldo vs Merab Dvalishvili Prediction, Odds, UFC 278 Picks

This UFC betting preview for Jose Aldo vs Merab Dvalishvili will share the odds, picks, prediction, stats, start time, UFC best bets and stream for how to watch UFC 278 fights this weekend. But first, let’s take a look at this exciting UFC 278 signup offer at BetOnline Sportsbook.

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Jose Aldo vs Merab Dvalishvili Start Time | UFC 278 Picks

UFC 278 — Bantamweight Bout | Match 3
Jose “Junior” Aldo (31-7-0, 17 KO, 1 Sub) vs. Merab “The Machine” Dvalishvili (14-4-0, 3 KO, 1 Sub)
Date: Saturday, August 20, 2022
Start Time: This will be the third fight on the Main Card, which begins at 10 PM EST
Venue: Vivint Arena — Salt Lake City, UT
Coverage: ESPN+

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Jose Aldo vs Merab Dvalishvili Odds & UFC Picks

UFC betting odds for UFC 278 are taken from BetOnline Sportsbook.

Moneyline:

Jose Aldo: (-140)
Merab Dvalishvili: (+120)
Draw: (+6600)

Rounds Fought:

2.5 — Over: (-220) | Under: (+180)

Method of Victory:
Jose Aldo

KO/TKO or DQ: (+425)
Submission: (+1200)
Decision: (+185)

Merab Dvalishvili

KO/TKO or DQ: (+600)
Submission: (+1200)
Decision: (+150)

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Fighter Comparison

Jose Aldo	NAME	Merab Dvalishvili
31-7-0	RECORD	14-4-0
Brazil	COUNTRY	Georgia
5-7	HEIGHT	5-6
151 lbs	WEIGHT	150 lbs
70 in	REACH	68 in
40 in	LEG REACH	38 in
55%	KO WIN %	21%
3%	SUB WIN %	7%
42%	DEC WIN %	71%

Jose Aldo vs Merab Dvalishvili Betting Trends & Stats

– Jose Aldo defeated Rob Font, by unanimous decision, in his last fight on Dec. 4, 2021.
– Merab Dvalishvili defeated Martin Moraes, by knockout, in his last fight on Sept. 25, 2021.
– Aldo averages 3.61 significant strikes landed per minute with a 46% accuracy rate.
– Dvalishvili averages 4.26 significant strikes landed per minute with a 41% accuracy rate.
– Aldo averages 3.74 significant strikes absorbed per minute with a 60% defense rate.
– Dvalishvili averages 2.28 significant strikes absorbed per minute with a 60% defense rate.
– Aldo has a 90% takedown defense rate.
– Dvalishvili averages 7.30 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Stats via UFC.com